The American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists provides a dynamic international forum for the exchange of knowledge among scientists to enhance their contributions to health. They offer timely scientific programs, ongoing education, opportunities for networking, and professional development.
AAPS and Eli Lilly and Company are pleased to announce the Graduate Student Symposium to be held at the 2010 AAPS National Biotechnology Conference, May 16-19, in San Francisco, California. The program is designed to recognize excellence in graduate education in the fields of pharmaceutical biotechnology. Students will be selected to participate in the symposium by the AAPS Selection Committee on the basis of abstracts submitted to the committee.
Funding Category:
3
Cat. Description: International Major Scheme Type: Other
Granting Body Closing Date: 15/01/2010
05/02/2010 9 weeks 3 days
American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists
AAPS Excellence in Ligand Binding Assays
19/10/2009
AAPS Excellence in Ligand Binding Assays
The American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists provides a dynamic international forum for the exchange of knowledge among scientists to enhance their contributions to health. They offer timely scientific programs, ongoing education, opportunities for networking, and professional development.
AAPS and Millipore are pleased to announce the Excellence in Ligand Binding Assays Award to be awarded at the 2009 AAPS National Biotechnology Conference, May 16-19, in San Francisco, California. This program is designed to recognize excellence in ligand binding assays within the pharmaceutical sciences. The award will promote the science and technology of ligand binding assays.
Selection will be made based on the submitted abstracts and summaries of those individuals judged by the committee to have provided the most outstanding contributions in ligand binding assays within the pharmaceutical sciences. Any abstract that is submitted to the BIOTEC Section for the National Biotechnology Conference and employs ligand binding assay technology will be given consideration for the award. The primary presenting author will be awarded $1,000 and a plaque.
Funding Category:
3
Cat. Description: International Major Scheme Type: Other
Granting Body Closing Date: 15/02/2010
31/12/9999 Year Round
Australia Council for the Arts (OZCO)
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Arts (ATSIA)
19/10/2009
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Arts (ATSIA)
The Australia Council is the Australian Government's arts funding and advisory body. It directly supports young, emerging and established artists, as well as new and established organisations.
The ATSIA board supports this right through its grant categories and through the implementation of the Australia Council's National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Arts Policy (NATSIAP).
The Australia Council is regarded as the primary funding agency for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander arts.
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International (JDRFI)
Advanced postdoctoral fellowship 2010
13/11/2009
Advanced postdoctoral fellowship 2010
The Advanced Postdoctoral Fellowship program is designed to attract qualified and promising health scientists, to provide an opportunity to receive full time research training, and to assist these promising individuals in transitioning from a fellowship to an independent (faculty-level) position.
Note: JDRF no longer requires hardcopy applications - You MUST however print a completed Signature Page, obtain all required signatures, scan the signed Signature Page as a PDF and include as part as your application uploads.
Funding Category:
1
Cat. Description: International ACGR Portfolio: Non-Commonwealth Schemes Major Scheme Type: Other
Granting Body Closing Date: 20/01/2010
16/12/2009 2 weeks 1 day
American Educational Research Association
AERA Grants Program 2010
18/05/2009
AERA Grants Program 2010
AERA invites education policy- and practice-related research proposals using NCES, NSF, and other (US) national data bases. Research Grants are available for faculty at institutions of higher education, postdoctoral researchers, and other doctoral-level researchers. Applications are encouraged from a variety of disciplines, such as but not limited to, education, sociology, economics, psychology, demography, statistics, and psychometrics.
Research topics may cover a wide range of policy- or practice-related issues that include but are not limited to: science and mathematics education; the supply (pipeline) of students taking mathematics and science courses; teachers and teaching, including supply, quality, and demand; policies and practices related to student achievement and assessment; policies and practices that influence student and parental attitudes; contextual factors (individual, curricular, and school related) in education; educational participation and persistence (kindergarten through career entry); at-risk students; early childhood education; postsecondary education; US education in an international context; school finance; the quality of educational institutions; and methodological studies. The research project must include the analysis of data from at least one NSF or NCES data set. Additional large-scale nationally representative data sets may be used in conjunction with the obligatory NSF or NCES data set. If international data sets are used, the study must include U.S. education.
Eligibility: Applicants for Research Grants may be U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, or non-U.S. citizens. Applicants must have received the doctoral degree by the start date of the grant. Please note that researchers who have previously received a major award through the AERA Grants Program (i.e., AERA Research Grant as a PI or Co-PI, AERA Postdoctoral Fellowship, or AERA Fellowship) may not apply for a Research Grant. However, applicants who have received an AERA Dissertation Grant are eligible to apply for a Research Grant. Dissertation Grant recipients must complete the Dissertation Grant before applying for a Research Grant. Underrepresented minority researchers are strongly encouraged to apply.
Funding Category:
3
Cat. Description: International Major Scheme Type: Other
Granting Body Closing Date: 06/01/2010
20/06/2010 28 weeks 5 days
Equity Trustees
Albert George and Nancy Caroline Youngman Trust 2010
13/10/2009
Albert George and Nancy Caroline Youngman Trust 2010
To provide general funding to charitable organisations, particularly those with the objective of preserving natural flora and fauna or preserving world heritage.
Confer the distinction of Fellow on a member who, in the opinion of the Board, has reached an exceptionally high standard of proficiency in library and information science and has made a distinguished contribution to the theory or practice of library and information science.
Peer nominated — nominees should not be aware that they are being nominated for an award.
Nominees should have at least eight years' standing as an associate or library technician member and be a personal financial member.
The Alice Bale Art Awards is managed by Perpetual Trustees.
Australia's premier award for traditional realism and figurative art, and includes a $40,000 travelling scholarship and two cash art prizes for the separate categories of painting and drawing. For more information contact Glen Eira City Council who administers the awards: mail@gleneira.vic.gov.au or phone 03 9524 3333
Alice Bale Art Prize is co-managed by the Glen Eira City Council. Please visit their website for more details: http://www.gleneira.vic.gov.au/Page/page.asp?Page_Id=538&h=0
The All Roads Seed Grant Program funds film projects by and about indigenous and underrepresented minority-culture filmmakers year-round and from all reaches of the globe. The program seeks filmmakers who bring their lives and communities to light through first-person storytelling. Submission deadlines are quarterly on the 15th of each March, June, September, and December. Award notifications are made approximately six weeks after each of these dates.
The program awards up to 16 film projects annually with grants ranging from $1,000 to $10,000.
Submission deadlines are quarterly on the 15th of each March, June, September and December.
Indian Federation of University Women's Associations
Amy Rustomjee International Scholarship
12/03/2009
Amy Rustomjee International Scholarship
Open to women with post-graduate degrees and proof of ability to carry out research in Mumbai, India. Recipient is provided free accommodation and partially free board in the Women Graduates Union's hostel for working women. In addition a small cash stipend is provided. The award does not cover travel or any other incidental expenses.
The sponsor provides awards to recognise excellence through the APS Prize in Psychology. One APS Prize in Psychology will be given at each institution that has independent membership of the Australian Vice-Chancellors' Committee and has an accredited program in psychology of The Australian Psychological Society Limited of four years' duration or an Australian Psychological Society accredited fourth year program in psychology comprising one year equivalent study, or both.
ASECS/Folger Institute Fellowship - Short-term Fellowship 2010
14/08/2009
ASECS/Folger Institute Fellowship - Short-term Fellowship 2010
The Folger Shakespeare Library offers research fellowships to encourage access to its exceptional collections and to encourage ongoing cross-disciplinary dialogue among scholars of the early modern period. Each year, scholars may compete for a limited number of long-term (six to nine months) and short-term (one to three months) fellowships.
Short-term fellowships are supported by the Library’s endowments and carry a stipend of $2,500 per month. The criteria for success in the annual short-term fellowship competition are the same as those for long-term fellowships. Each year the Folger awards around 35 short-term fellowships.
The Folger joins the American Council of Learned Societies in support of fellowships for recently tenured faculty in the humanities. Applicants must apply directly to the ACLS (see link at right) for a Frederick Burkhardt Fellowship, which carries a stipend of $75,000.
The Distinguished Service Award recognises outstanding service of, or contributions by, individuals or organisations to the Society. Distinguished Service Awards will be announced at the ASM Annual General Meeting and the ASM Annual Scientific Meeting.
The Distinguished Service Award recognises outstanding service of, or contributions by, individuals or organisations to the Society. Distinguished Service Awards will be announced at the ASM Annual General Meeting and the ASM Annual Scientific Meeting.
Department of Industry, Innovation, Science and Research (DIISR)
AusIndustry - Green Car Innovation Fun - GCIF
04/05/2009
AusIndustry - Green Car Innovation Fun - GCIF
The Green Car Innovation Fund offers grants from $100,000 for projects that significantly reduce fuel consumption and/or greenhouse gas emissions of passenger motor vehicles.
The Green Car Innovation Fund is a key element of the New Car Plan for a Greener Future initiative, announced by the Australian Government in November 2008. The fund provides $1.3 billion over ten years, commencing in 2009-2010, to Australian companies, individuals or other entities for projects that enhance the research, development and commercialisation of Australian technologies that significantly reduce fuel consumption and/or greenhouse gas emissions of passenger motor vehicles.
Applicants compete for limited grant funds, based on the merit of their application. The program opened in April 2009 and applications can be lodged at any time. Potential applicants should complete a GCIF customer enquiry form after which an AusIndustrry customer service manager will contact them to discuss the project and determine suitability. The GCIF customer enquiry form is available on the AusIndustry website.
Department of Industry, Innovation, Science and Research (DIISR)
AusIndustry - Pre-Seed Fund Program
24/10/2008
AusIndustry - Pre-Seed Fund Program
The competitive pre-seed fund for universities and public sector research agencies addresses the gap between promising scientific discoveries and commercialisation. It assists the commercialisation of public sector R&D activities by further developing the management and entrepreneurial skills of public sector researchers and build links with the finance and business community. This program forms part of the Backing Australia's Ability - Building our Future through Science and Innovation $5.3 billion package to follow on from the $3 billion Backing Australia's Ability strategy announced in 2001.
Venture capital companies operating Pre-Seed Funds are: GBS Venture Partners Limited, Starfish Ventures Limited, SciVentures Investments Pty Limited and Allen & Buckeridge Asset Management Limited.
Department of Industry, Innovation, Science and Research (DIISR)
AusIndustry - R & D Start Program
24/10/2008
AusIndustry - R & D Start Program
R&D Start is a competitive, merit based grants and loans program that supports businesses to undertake research and development and its commercialisation. The Australian Government is providing more than $1 billion to 30 June 2011 for the new Commercial Ready program.
Companies that have a grant and wish to obtain a copy of the R&D Project Reporting Guide should contact a customer service manager in their State or Territory.
Australia Indonesia Institute - Inviting applications for project funding
24/10/2008
Australia Indonesia Institute - Inviting applications for project funding
The Australia Indonesia Institute in the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade invites applicants to submit project proposals designed to contribute to a more broadly based and enduring relationship between Australia and Indonesia and to project a positive image of Australia in Indonesia.
The Institute supports programs to enhance relations between our two countries in the following areas: arts and culture; Australian studies; civil society; education; interfaith; media; and youth. Prospective applicants should note that the annual level of grant funding in the various areas will vary, depending on the priorities of the Institute and the quality of applications.
Proposals may be submitted via email or in hard copy.
The American Australian Association awards individual Fellowships for advanced study in the United States of up to US$25,000 each year. The Fellowships build on existing strong social and economic partnerships and foster intellectual exchange between the United States and Australia. Fellowships are named Sir Keith Murdoch Fellows after the Association's principal Founder.
Fields of Study supported include - Business; Science; Technology; Medicine; and Engineering. Applicant must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident.
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Funding Category:
3
Cat. Description: International Major Scheme Type: Other
Granting Body Closing Date: 15/04/2010
16/02/2010 11 weeks
Department of the Environment and Water Resources and the Arts
Australian Biological Resources Study (ABRS) - Churchill Fellowships 2010
06/11/2009
Australian Biological Resources Study (ABRS) - Churchill Fellowships 2010
In 2010 Australian Biological Resources Study has partnered with The Winston Churchill Memorial Trust to offer two Fellowships to undertake overseas taxonomic research on Australian flora and fauna. Two fellowships are available: One for an early career researcher (maximum of 10 yrs post Ph.D) and; One for an established career researcher (established in their field and is beyond post 10 yrs since Ph.D)
The Australian Biological Resources Study (ABRS) is the Australian Government focal point for species discovery. ABRS is a program within Parks Australia Division of the Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts. ABRS aims to provide the underlying taxonomic knowledge necessary for the conservation and sustainable use of Australia’s biodiversity. ABRS has been internationally recognised for its taxonomic information resources and support of taxonomic research. The Churchill Trust is honoured to assist ABRS with the facilitation of awarding Fellowships in this research area. A Churchill Fellowship is a remarkable opportunity to travel overseas for a minimum of four and a maximum of about eight weeks to conduct research into a topic that you are passionate about. It is for anyone who feels that they have exhausted all research opportunities within Australia and would like to see what overseas currently has to offer. Every application is assessed based on merit, a demonstrated need for the proposed research, the perceived benefit to Australia and a willingness to share the overseas findings and knowledge with the Australian community.
Over 100 Fellowships are awarded annually to passionate Australian Citizens who want to conduct research overseas and bring the benefits back to Australia. CHURCHILL FELLOWSHIPS 2010 - Rewarding Australians striving for excellence; No prescribed qualifications are required; The subject of the proposed project is limitless; A benefit to Australia must be demonstrated; Merit of the proposed project is a key factor; A desire to share the research findings with the Australian community must be displayed; Average Fellowship value is $25,000. Application forms and further information is available from the Winton Churchill Memorial Trust webpage (www.churchilltrust.com.au/)
Application Forms are available on-line.
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Funding Category:
2 ACGR Portfolio: Environment and Heritage Major Scheme Type: Other
Granting Body Closing Date: 26/02/2010
01/12/2009 Due TODAY
AusAID
Australian Leadership Awards (ALA) Fellowships - Round 7
06/11/2009
Australian Leadership Awards (ALA) Fellowships - Round 7
The Australian Leadership Awards - Fellowships are a component of a regional program that aims to develop leadership and build partnerships and linkages with the Asia-Pacific. ALA Fellowships are for short term study, research and professional attachment programs in Australia delivered by Australian organisations. ALA Fellowships complement the longer term ALA Scholarships providing opportunities to senior officials and mid-career professional who cannot leave their positions for extended periods.
A support letter from each counterpart organisation must be provided with the application stating in each case their support for the activity and Fellow, benefit for their organisation in participating, how it relates to their current programs/priorities, and the rationale for the chosen Fellow. Any other documents including copies of MOUs or other formal agreements and Fellow workplans (where relevant) should be attached to the Application form. Applications must be submitted in Microsoft Word and Excel format on CD-ROM, accompanied by an unbound print copy. Please note the ALAF Nomination Form must be completed as an Excel Sheet in the format provided. Supporting documents may be provided in PDF format.
For all enquired regarding the AusAID applications please contact/email; alafellowships@ausaid.gov.au
Australian participation in European Cooperation in the field of Scientific and Technical Research (COST)
19/10/2009
Australian participation in European Cooperation in the field of Scientific and Technical Research (COST)
The Australian Academy of Science is inviting applications from Australian researchers to participate in European research networks known as COST Actions. COST is a system for research collaboration covering 34 European Member States. Priority areas of interest to Australia in COST Actions fall under the five broad themes of medical and health research; agriculture, biotechnology and food; nanotechnology; information and communications technology; and environment and climate change.
In order to deliver the project, the Academy and COST have signed a reciprocal agreement to be trialled for an initial period of two years, which establishes the basis for Australian and European scientists to participate in COST Actions. Under the terms of the agreement and under COST guidelines, Australia is regarded as a country with reciprocal arrangements. However, Australian researchers need to be official members of a COST Action. Australian researchers travelling to Europe may receive a grant in aid of up to A$5,000 for a STSM, covering a return airfare of up to A$2,500 and daily living allowances. Daily living allowances, covering accommodation and meals are provided at the rate of A$200 per day or a maximum of A$2,500 per month, whichever is the smaller amount.
The Australian Twin Registry is a not-for-profit organisation which facilitates and supports medical and scientific studies that involve the participation of twins and or their relatives, and that use the special characteristics of twins to enable questions of health and wellbeing relevant to Australians to be answered in ways that they otherwise could not.
The Australian Twin Registry is funded by the federal government through the National Health and Medical Research Council in order to put researchers in touch with twins who might be willing to take part in particular projects. More than 31,000 pairs of twins have joined the Registry, making it the largest volunteer registry of its kind in the world. Registry twins are playing an important role in the world-wide fight against disease, the on-going quest for knowledge about twins and multiple births, and the search for answers to the profound questions posed by genetic research. A wide range of research projects have been undertaken in conjunction with the Registry, including studies on alcohol and tobacco use; asthma; cholesterol; diabetes; anxiety, stress, and depression; osteoporosis; heart disease; epilepsy; dietary salt; Alzheimer's disease; eating disorders; prostate size; male infertility; premenstrual tension; endometriosis; teeth; Attention Deficit Disorder; myopia; glaucoma and breast cancer.
The Organization for Autism Research (OAR) seeks applied research proposals for its 2010 Autism Applied Research Competition. Through this competition, OAR intends to promote evidence based practices delivered from research in the following areas - The analysis, evaluation, or comparison of current models of assessment, intervention, or systems of service delivery including policy analysis; Applied aspects of educational, behavioural, or social and communicative intervention across the lifespan; Adult issues such as continuing education, employment, residential supports, sexuality instruction, quality-of-life determinants, and 'later intervention', and; Issues related to family support, social and community integration, assessment and intervention with challenging behaviour, and the use of technology in support of learners with ASD.
OAR seeks to fund studies of one to two years in length that will likely produce practical and clearly objective results that promise some direct benefit for learners with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), their families, and related service providers (e.g., teachers, classroom aides, job coaches, speech pathologists, psychologists, etc.) at different times in their lives.
In the 2010 competition OAR will consider awarding up to10 One-year studies funded at a maximum of US$30,000 per year and 2 Two-year studies funded at a maximum of $US30,000 per year (US$60,000 total award). The total funding available though the 2010 Applied Autism Research Competition is a maximum of US$420,000 for a total of 12 grant awards. Preproposals are due by 2 April 2010. OAR will invite full proposals from selected preproposals which will be due by 6 August 2010 and will complete the final review in October 2010 with successful applicants notified in November 2010.
Funding Category:
3
Cat. Description: International Major Scheme Type: Other
Granting Body Closing Date: 02/04/2010
20/06/2010 28 weeks 5 days
Australian Association for Research in Education (AARE)
Award For Doctoral Research in Education 2008
17/08/2009
Award For Doctoral Research in Education 2008
This award is intended as a recognition of excellence in educational research by doctoral students. Normally only one award will be made each year. It is seen by the Association as a way of recognising the high quality contribution made to educational knowledge by graduate students, and at the same time promoting dissemination and furthering of research.
Anyone who has been awarded a doctoral degree from an Australian institution in the two years prior to 30 June in the year of the award is eligible. Nominations close on 30 June each year. Theses accepted for the degree after this date may be nominated in the following year.
Nominations may be made from qualified Faculties, Schools or Departments of Education by the Dean or relevant Head. No more than one nomination may be made in any one year from each institution.
Perpetual Trustees Australia Ltd: Philanthropic Foundations
Awards and Scholarships
24/10/2008
Awards and Scholarships
Perpetual manages more than 450 charitable trusts. Perpetual manages many awards and scholarships in the areas of Medical Research, Fine Arts, Music, Education and Literature. These are a result of charitable trusts set up by people whose vision was to provide opportunities and recognition to inidividuals who excel in their chosen fields. The following are just somje of the programs available for individuals and organisations which have been established through Perpetual. For a complete list of the Awards and Scholarships managed by Perpetual please visit the Perpetual website. Listed below are some of the Awards that are managed by Perpetual.
Medical Research: Clive and Vera Ramaciotti Awards; Fine Arts: The Alice Bale Art Awards, The Helen Lempriere National Sculpture Award; Music: Johnny Dennis Music Award, Paul Lowin Awards; Literature: Kibble Literacy Awards, Patrick Whie Literacy Award.
For more details on any of these Awards or Scholarships please visit the Perpetual website or the individual Granting Body Listed in the Calendar. i.e. For the Helen Lempriere National Sculpture Award please look up Helen Lempriere in under L.
Screen Australia’s goal is to contribute to the development of a vibrant, successful and dynamic screen industry which is responsive to audiences both in Australia and overseas.
The Awards Support fund aims to recognise excellence and achievement in the film, television and interactive digital media production industry, promote Australian programs to potential audiences and generate publicity for these programs and the people who make them.
Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs - Fellowships in Science and International Affairs 2010-2011
27/11/2009
Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs - Fellowships in Science and International Affairs 2010-2011
The Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs offers research fellowships during the academic year to individuals who wish to devote their time to research and writing in the fields of science and international affairs. The Center offers both pre-doctoral and post-doctoral research fellowships for one year, with a possibility for renewal. Applications for fellowships are welcome from recent recipients of the Ph.D. or equivalent degree and university faculty members who have appropriate professional experience.
The Belfer Center offers ten-month stipends of $34,000 to post-doctoral and advanced research fellows and $20,000 to pre-doctoral fellows. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply for other sources of funding. All applicants should indicate clearly in their research statement whether they are seeking full or partial funding from the Center, and indicate other potential funding sources. Non-stipendiary appointments are also offered.
There is a wide scope for areas of research, with details on the Centers webpage. Interested applicants should also beaware that there is no physical application to fill out but detailed information on the steps constituting an application process are also available.
Bellagio Study and Conference Center - Conference Program
24/10/2008
Bellagio Study and Conference Center - Conference Program
The Bellagio conference program provides space for framing debates on world issues, for translating theory into action and for devising creative responses to some of the most pressing issues of our time, especially those directed at alleviating poverty and vulnerability. The Foundation seeks applications from groups who are addressing significant issues and who expect the conference to generate innovative yet concrete outcomes.
The Foundation provides room and board without charge for all meeting participants. Personal expenses (phone and fax, for example) are the individual's responsibility. Most conference participants cover and arrange for their own travel, although assistance is available for those who meet the criteria below.
The Franklin Institute invites you to nominate candidates for the Benjamin Franklin Medals. From its inception, The Franklin Institute has used awards and prizes to recognize and promote excellence in science, technology, and industry. The endowed Benjamin Franklin Medals are given annually in the following seven disciplines of science: Chemistry, Computer and Cognitive Science, Earth and Environmental Science, Electrical Engineering, Life Science, Mechanical Engineering, Physics.
There is no deadline for submissions. Nominations will be acknowledged promptly, but the case method review process typically requires two years to complete.
Bethlehem Griffiths Research Foundation Medal 2010
13/11/2009
Bethlehem Griffiths Research Foundation Medal 2010
The medal is awarded to an individual within Australia who has made an outstanding contribution in the areas of progressive neurological disorders or palliative care, either in basic or clinical research activities. The BGRF Medal (with accompanying $5,000.00 award) acknowledging the contribution of a pre-eminent scientist as appropriate i.e. not necessarily every year. The winner would have a sustained body of work over 10 to 15 years.
New nominations for the 2010 medal can be sent to the Executive Officer, Bethlehem Griffiths Research Foundation, 476 Kooyong Road Caulfield VIC 3162 by the 30 November 2009. Nominations must be made with the consent of the nominee and should contain a brief CV and assessment by the nominator of the achievements of the nominee.
A group of three charitable trusts established for the general benefit of cancer research in Victoria. General funding of cancer research or funding of a fellowship to be awarded to an outstanding researcher in the medical or scientific field in the area of the cure, treatment or alleviation of suffering from cancer. The fellowship will be known as The Dorothy Hill Memorial Fellowship.
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International (JDRFI)
Career development Award 2010
13/11/2009
Career development Award 2010
JDRF fosters the development and productivity of the best and the brightest established independent researchers who will bridge the gap between the bench and bedside. The primary purpose of the Career Development Award is to attract qualified and promising scientists early in their faculty careers and to give them the opportunity to establish themselves in areas that reflect the JDRF research emphasis areas.
Note: JDRF no longer requires hardcopy applications - You MUST however print a completed Signature Page, obtain all required signatures, scan the signed Signature Page as a PDF and include as part as your application uploads.
Funding Category:
3
Cat. Description: International Major Scheme Type: Other
Granting Body Closing Date: 20/01/2010
20/06/2010 28 weeks 5 days
Equity Trustees
Charitable Trusts - Invitation Only - 2010
13/10/2009
Charitable Trusts - Invitation Only - 2010
This group of 18 charitable trusts were established for the general benefit of charity and applications are by invitation only.
Equity Trustees is required to invite certain charitable organisations to apply for funding from specific trusts on an ongoing basis. These organisations are invited to apply each year. This includes Monash University, Faculty of Medicine.
Charles Bullard Fellowship in Forestry Research 2009-2010
27/11/2009
Charles Bullard Fellowship in Forestry Research 2009-2010
The Charles Bullard fellowship program is to support advanced research and study by individuals who show promise of making an important contribution, either as scholars or administrators, to forestry and forest-related subjects from biology to earth sciences, economics, politics, administration, philosphy, humanities, the arts or law. Bullard Fellowships are generally awarded to individuals in mid-career who have established themselves in academia, public service, or in the private sector. For those in academic careers preference is ordinarily given to holders of doctoral degrees, but others whose projects show promise of important contributions to forestry and forest studies, broadly defined, will be considered in terms of the likelihood that study and research at Harvard will help fulfill this promise.
The Fellowships carry stipends up to $40,000 or more if necessary; the amount of each award depends on the professional status and needs of the recipient and duration of the Fellowship.
Fellowships may start at any time after September 1 and must be between 6 and 12 months in duration.
A Churchill Fellowship is the award of an opportunity through the provision of financial support, to enable Australian citizens from all walks of life to travel overseas to undertake an analysis, study or investigation of a project or an issue that cannot be readily undertaken in Australia. Currently the average Fellowship cost is $25,000.
A number of fellowships are offered for specific study topics. Applications for the fellowships in 2010 need to be submitted to the Winston Churchill Memorial Trust between 1 November 2009 and 26th February 2010. For more information please contact the Trust via phone on (02) 6247 8333 or via email; churchilltrust@bigpond.com
Funding Category:
3
Cat. Description: Non-Profit Organisations Major Scheme Type: Other
Granting Body Closing Date: 26/02/2010
31/12/9999 Year Round
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International (JDRFI)
Clinical Investigations Research Grant
08/01/2008
Clinical Investigations Research Grant
Intended to support clinical research programs that exceed the fiscal limitation of the JDRF regular grant mechanism and/or do not fit the structure of the Center or Program Project Grant mechanisms.
Clinical Investigation Research Grant LOIs and applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
Monash University and Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)
Collaborative Research Support Scheme
08/12/2008
Collaborative Research Support Scheme
Monash University and the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) announce Round 5 of the Collaborative Research Support Scheme (CRSS) which is jointly funded by the two organisations. The scheme provides seed funding only, not full project support. The maximum grant available under this scheme is $50,000. Over the history of this scheme, the number of grants awarded has ranged between 3 - 6.
Closing date for applications during 2009 are to be advised. For more information please contact Kylie Thoroughgood; Kylie.Thoroughgood@adm.monash.edu.au
Electronic version of application to be emailed to Kylie.Thoroughgood@adm.monash.edu.au by the submission deadline
Department of Industry, Innovation, Science and Research (DIISR)
Commercial Ready
24/10/2008
Commercial Ready
Commercial Ready is a competitive merit-based grant program supporting innovation and its commercialisation. It aims to stimulate greater innovation and productivity growth in the private sector by providing around $200 million per year in competitive grants to small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs). A wide range of project activities can be supported, extending from initial research and development (R&D), through proof of concept, to early-stage commercialisation activities.
The program is divided into two elements depending on the size of the grant: Commercial Ready (large) grants: offers grants of $250,001-$5,000,000 for innovation projects of up to 3 years duration, and Commercial Ready Plus (small) grants: offers grants of $50,000 to $250,000 for innovation projects of up to 18 months duration to SMEs and to companies controlled by Australian universities and public sector research organisations. Also offers a faster and simpler application process than for large grants.
The Australia Council is the Australian Government's arts funding and advisory body. It directly supports young, emerging and established artists, as well as new and established organisations.
Community Partnerships builds on the significant contribution the Australia Council as a whole has made in engaging in, and supporting, community-based arts and culture. Community partnerships will also enhance a whole-of-government approach across the Australia Council to achieve significant outcomes for the arts and community building.
The programs support artists, community arts and culture organisations, and communities to undertake a range of projects and initiatives. They include support for individual artists, arts workers and communities as well as producing and support organisations.
The Australian Learning and Teaching Council (formerly The Carrick Institute)
Competitive Grants Proposals - Round 2 2010
24/08/2009
Competitive Grants Proposals - Round 2 2010
The Competitive Grants Program supports; Innovation in learning and teaching, especially in relation to new technologies; Strategic approaches by higher education providers to increase recognition of the importance of teaching in higher education, both within institutions and within the wider community; Research and development focused on issues of emerging and on-going importance (e.g. the nexus between teaching and research; performance indicators for learning and teaching in higher education); Strategic approaches to addressing the implications of the changing cohort in higher education.
Applications are usually sent to CENTRE FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF LEARNING AND TEACHING (CALT) here at Monash. http://www.calt.monash.edu.au/
Visit the Australian Learning and Teaching Council (The Carrick Institute) homepage for more infomration on the application procedures.
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Chiang Ching-Kuo Foundation for International Scholarly Exchange - Asia Pacific Region
Conference and Seminar Grants 2010
29/06/2009
Conference and Seminar Grants 2010
The Foundation will consider applications from institutions for grants to support conferences or seminars on specific subjects related to the Foundation's goals and objectives. Applicants are urged to seek matching funds. Applicants should submit the names of all participants, as well as titles and abstracts of papers to be presented. The academic background of the participants and the significance of the meeting will be key factors in the evaluation process. Budgets for conferences should not exceed US$25,000. The Foundation will not support annual meetings held in consecutive years.
Wenner-Gren Foundation for Anthropological Research
Conference and Workshop Grants 2009
14/09/2009
Conference and Workshop Grants 2009
Available to international scholars to develop anthropological knowledge and debates.
Grants are made for up to US $15,000.
Application deadlines for Conference and Workshop Grants are June 1 and December 1. The June 1 deadline is for conferences and workshops to be held no earlier than January of the following year. The December 1 deadline is for conferences and workshops to be held no earlier than July of the following year.Decisions will be announced within 4-6 months of the deadline.
AER is a not-for-profit company established in 2001 with a mandate to change the way we drink. AER endeavours to: Prevent alcohol and other licit substance abuse, including petrol sniffing, particularly among vulnerable population groups such as indigenous Australians and youth; Support evidence-based alcohol and other licit substance abuse, treatment, rehabilitation, research and prevention programs; Promote community education encouraging responsible consumption of alcohol and highlighting the dangers of licit substance abuse.
Applications are invited from organisations seeking financial assistance to attend conferences during 2010, with a maximum of two persons per organisation receiving assistance. The maximum grant value is $5,000 plus GST.
Should you have any queries regarding AER funding, please contact Pat Ebeling via phone 02 6122 8600 or Email pat.ebeling@aerf.com.au
Funding Category:
3
Cat. Description: International Major Scheme Type: Other
Granting Body Closing Date: 30/11/2009
31/12/9999 Year Round
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International (JDRFI)
Conference Grants
02/01/2008
Conference Grants
JDRF supports scientific meetings, conferences, and workshops relevant to its mission.
Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)
Conference Sponsorship 2010
14/08/2009
Conference Sponsorship 2010
The GRDC provides sponsorship assistance to organisations wishing to conduct a conference, workshop, seminar or field day that directly benefits the Australian grains industry. The aim is to develop the skills and capacity required to achieve grains industry and GRDC objectives. GRDC places a high priority on the dissemination and communication of knowledge gained from the experience offered by conference sponsorship.
The GRDC invites and assesses Conference Sponsorship Applications twice a year. The next two closing dates are Friday 28 August 2009 (for conferences between January 2010 and June 2010, and Friday 26 February 2010 (for conferences between July 2010 and January 2011).
The Trust has an environment / conservation based prority with a community focus. Projects may also have a social welfare / education focus depending on the discretion of the trustees, but ideally should be environmental/conservation projects. Funding ranges between $100 to $10,000's and is based on merit. Applicants should expect a ten week turnaround from date of submission being received as Board Meetings held on an informal basis 4 times a year (hence long turn around period).
The objective of the Conservation Trust is to support conservation activities around the world as they fit within the mission of the National Geographic Society. The trust will fund projects that contribute significantly to the preservation and sustainable use of the Earth's biological, cultural, and historical resources.
The strength of the program in supporting cutting edge programs that might be overlooked due to the risks associated with new investigators and fields. Applicants are not expected to have Ph.D.s or other advanced degrees. However, applicants must provide a record of prior research or conservation action as it pertains to the proposed project. Grants range from $15,000 to $20,000 (U.S.). Funding is not restricted to United States citizens. Researchers planning work in foreign countries should include at least one local collaborator as part of their research teams.
Australian Marine Science and Technology Ltd. (AMSAT)
Consultant Registration
19/10/2009
Consultant Registration
AMSAT, an International consulting and project management company focussing on marine and coastal resource and environmental issues.
We seek Expressions of Interest from suitably qualified personnel with recent, relevant experience who would be interested in both short and/or long term consulting positions in ASEAN (particularly Indonesia and Malaysia), Indo China, PNG and the Pacific and Middle East. For a list of the priority areas please visit the AMSAT web site.
CRM-ISM postdoctoral fellowships are awarded to promising researchers who have recently obtained or expect to obtain a Ph.D. in the mathematical sciences. The fellowship offers an annual stipend of at least $40,000 CDN for one year, and is renewable for a second year. This is a research fellowship, allowing the recipient to devote all of his or her time to research under the supervision of a professor from one of the ISM member universities. If fellows wish to teach, they may request to be offered teaching assignments for which they will receive an additional salary. To be eligible for a CRM-ISM postdoctoral fellowship, researchers must have obtained a Ph.D. after December 1st, 2005. Priority will be given to candidates who have obtained their Ph.D. within 3 years.
Applications are welcome in all fields of research in which the CRM and the ISM are actively involved, namely: algebra, number theory, analysis, applied mathematics, category theory, combinatorics, geometry and topology, mathematical physics, nonlinear dynamics, probability, quantum computing, statistics, mathematical methods in medical imaging, and actuarial and financial mathematics. The CRM's 2010 Fall thematic semester will be on Geometric, Combinatorial and Computational Group Theory, and the 2011 Winter thematic semester will be on Statistics. Several postdoctoral fellowships shall be awarded specially for these programs.
Applications must be submitted via the online program on the CRM-ISM webpage.
The individual must be internationally recognized for outstanding contributions in the science and technology of controlled release.
Membership in the Controlled Release Society is required
The awardee will receivea special Award, complimentary Annual Meeting and Exposition Registration, Complimentary ticket to the closing banquet and a $5,000 Cash Award.
CRS T. Nagi Postdoctoral Research Achievement Award 2010
06/11/2009
CRS T. Nagi Postdoctoral Research Achievement Award 2010
To a postdoctoral pair, or individual postdoc, who are currently undertaking or have recently completed postdoctoral research in controlled release science and technology.
Membership in the Controlled Release Society is required
The awardee will receive a $3,000 Award, Complimentary Annual Meeting and Exposition Registration and a Special Award.
Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (DAAD) / German Academic Exchange Service
DAAD Visiting Professorships Programme
13/11/2009
DAAD Visiting Professorships Programme
This program serves to strengthen the internationalization of the educational experience for scholars, host institutions and students by welcoming educators from abroad to university campuses in Germany for guest teaching assignments. The recent development of international degree programs and traditional curricula looking to infuse an international aspect provide opportunities for professors from other countries to contribute their expertise in particular subjects and teaching methods. Courses need not be taught in German.
Highly qualified scholars in all academic disciplines, preferably those who hold a doctoral or other terminal degree and have an affiliation with an institution of higher education, are eligible. Candidates must secure an invitation from a German host institution and teach courses integrated into the regular curriculum.
Application Deadlines - July 15, 2009 (for Summer Semester, March - July 2009) and January 15, 2010 (for Winter Semester, October 2009 - February 2010).
Each year fields are chosen within the three Dimensions — Past, Present and Future. Open to doctoral students.
The Dan David Prize recognises and encourages innovative and interdisciplinary research that cuts across traditional boundaries and paradigms. It aims to foster universal values of excellence, creativity, justice, democracy and progress and to promote the scientific, technological and humanistic achievements that advance and improve our world.
The Australia Council is the Australian Government's arts funding and advisory body. It directly supports young, emerging and established artists, as well as new and established organisations.
Australian dance is currently at the forefront of arts in Australia and internationally. It produces some of the highest quality dancers in the world and supports a wide-ranging sector - from flamenco to dance on film, from traditional Indigenous dance to youth dance companies.
Applications are invited for the David White Excellence in Teaching Award to recognise excellence in the teaching of, and/or innovation in the teaching of microbiology in Australia.
The Johnny Dennis Art Awards is managed by Perpetual Trustees.
The Johnny Dennis Music Awards consists of three prizes, each worth $5,000. Prizes include Best Song, Best Instrumental and Travel Grant/Professional Development Award. More information is available from Australian Guild of Screen Composers, who administer the awards.
Johnny Dennis Music Awards are co-managed by the Australian Guild of Screen Composers (AGSC). For details on this award please visit the AGSC website: www.agsc.org.au or email Jo Smith at agsc@cia.com.au
Development Partnerships in Higher Education - DelPHE - Round 5 - Call for Applications
27/11/2009
Development Partnerships in Higher Education - DelPHE - Round 5 - Call for Applications
The principal aim of DelPHE is to help Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) to contribute to poverty reduction and sustainable development in their home countries and regions. DelPHE addresses this by supporting partnerships that focus on the UN's Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). DelPHE is supported through £ 3 million per annum by the UK Department for International Development (DFID). The programme is managed by the British Council and supported by the ACU. The ACU encourages and supports south-south bilateral and multi-lateral collaborations, through providing support to project developers over the course of drafting their proposals and in matching partner interests. If you are considering developing a south-south DelPHE application, please contact the ACU at delphe@acu.ac.uk
To apply please visit the ACU website at http://www.acu.ac.uk/delphe/delphe.html for more information about how the ACU supports south-south applications. Alternatively, visit the British Council website at http://www.britishcouncil.org/delphe for application forms and guidelines, information on application deadlines, information on focus countries, to access a project search database and a partner finding service, and for other information about past rounds of DelPHE. General enquires should be directed the British Council at delphe@britishcouncil.org and enquires regarding ACU's south-south advisory role can be sent to delphe@acu.ac.uk
The DelPHE portfolio is currently under represented in several countries; for DelPHE round five we are particularly interested in applications from the following: Countries: Cambodia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ghana, Mozambique, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Sudan and Yemen. Applications from other DelPHE countries are welcome but will be given lower priority at selection. Similarly projects in the health sector are a low priority given that health currently represents the greatest proportion of all DelPHE projects.Please note that closing dates for applications varies between the Focus Countries. Please read the Funding Guidelines carefully when submitting an application.
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development/NIH/DHHS
Developmental Pharmacology
28/09/2009
Developmental Pharmacology
The sponsors provide support for multidisciplinary, investigator-initiated basic and translational research in developmental pharmacology with particular emphasis on the role of ontogeny on drug metabolizing enzymes, transporters, receptors and signaling pathways activity across developmental periods from fetal life to adolescence. This program will use the NIH Research Project (R01) award mechanism.
Due dates for applications are: 21 Aug 2009, 21 Sept 2009, 21 Dec 2009, 21 Jan 2010, 23 April 2010 and 23 May 2010.
Funding Category:
3
Cat. Description: International Major Scheme Type: Other
Granting Body Closing Date: 21/12/2009
14/12/2009 13 days
Dairy Innovation Australia
Diary Innovation Processes and Products
19/10/2009
Diary Innovation Processes and Products
The Dairy Health and Nutrition Consortium, a joint initiative of The Geoffrey Gardiner Dairy Foundation and Dairy Innovation Australia Ltd in conjunction with Australia's leading dairy companies, is looking to fund capability building research projects that focus on the delivery of health benefits through dairy foods.
Applications are now open for projects of up to three years initial duration. Projects should focus on the evaluation and substantiation of health benefits derived from consuming dairy products, ingredients and milk. By funding dairy-food-focussed health research the consortium aims to build and maintain capability that would be available for additional private research collaborations with member dairy companies.
Application details and requirements are available here. Applications for this round will close on December 24th 2009, with funding expected to commence during 2010.
Support is provided for individuals to complete the writing of their doctoral dissertations in any of the natural and social sciences and the humanities that will increase understanding of the causes, manifestations, and control of violence, aggression, and dominance.
Ten or more fellowships in the amount of $15,000 are awarded each year. Eligible applicants are Ph.D. candidates who are in the writing stage of the dissertation. Applicants may be citizens of any country and studying at colleges or universities in any country.
The Distinguished Service Award recognises outstanding service of, or contributions by, individuals or organisations to the Society. Distinguished Service Awards will be announced at the ASM Annual General Meeting and the ASM Annual Scientific Meeting.
The Distinguished Service Award recognises outstanding service of, or contributions by, individuals or organisations to the Society. Distinguished Service Awards will be announced at the ASM Annual General Meeting and the ASM Annual Scientific Meeting.
Held each year in a different European city, the conference helps the host city to increase international awareness of its facilities and to attract more international students and university staff to local higher education institutions.
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International (JDRFI)
Early career patient-oriented diabetes research award 2010
13/11/2009
Early career patient-oriented diabetes research award 2010
The JDRF Early Career Patient-Oriented Diabetes Research Award will provide crucial support to investigators who plan to pursue a career in diabetes-related clinical investigation. These prestigious awards are made in the later stages of training and include the ability for recipients to transition to independent faculty or research appointments. The award has a five-year term.
Note: JDRF no longer requires hardcopy applications - You MUST however print a completed Signature Page, obtain all required signatures, scan the signed Signature Page as a PDF and include as part as your application uploads.
Funding Category:
3
Cat. Description: International Major Scheme Type: Other
Granting Body Closing Date: 20/01/2010
31/12/9999 Year Round
Myer Foundation
Education - Small Grants
24/10/2008
Education - Small Grants
The objectives of the Small Grants Program are: To stay in touch with community needs, To be flexible for the benefit of the community, To provide a quick response to community needs.
The Sidney Myer Foundation strongly believes that education is a crucial tool in reducing poverty, promoting sustainable practices, developing self expression, and promoting a just and civil society. Through education, people can build a world that is sustainable, is innovative, and builds strong communities.
The current priority areas for the Education Small Grants Program are as follows: Local community and school based projects to achieve education outcomes for 0-25 year olds, Small, discreet projects that meet the needs of a community rather than supplementary funding for large projects, and Rural and regional communities.
Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR)
Endeavour Awards - 2010 Round 2
06/11/2009
Endeavour Awards - 2010 Round 2
The Endeavour Awards is the Australian Government’s internationally competitive, merit-based scholarship program providing opportunities for citizens of the Asia-Pacific, Middle East, Europe and the Americas to undertake study, research and professional development in Australia. Awards are also available for Australians to do the same abroad.
Applications for the second round of the 2010 Endeavour Awards will open on 1 December 2009. The 2010 second round is for International and Australian applicants applying for an Endeavour Executive Award and Australian applicants applying for an Endeavour Research Fellowship. Please check the Endeavour Awards website closer to this date for further information.
Department of Industry, Innovation, Science and Research (DIISR)
Enterprise Connect – Researchers in Business
13/11/2009
Enterprise Connect – Researchers in Business
Seeking a grant to: assist you with your industry engagement?; assist established post doc with the development of medium to long term industry applied research, providing a pathway to stronger ARC and CRC grant submissions (i.e. a seed grant); provide opportunities for Early Career Researchers (ECR) and/or postgraduate students nearing completion to spend significant time with industry. The Researchers in Business (RiB) grants program is your answer. Grants are available all year round and they are easily and quickly accessible.
The Enterprise Connect 'Researchers in Business' program matches university expertise with short term business needs, especially targeted at the SME sector. The program has been revised based on the initial experience in the marketplace, with a broadening of the eligibility criteria. What is Researchers in Business? The Australian Government has committed $10 million within Enterprise Connect to support the placement of researchers from universities or public research agencies into businesses where it is identified that such a placement would help to develop and implement a new idea with commercial potential. The aim of Researchers in Business is to: help break down the cultural divide between business and the research sector (the researcher may be from a university or research agency); speed the dissemination of expertise; accelerate the adoption of new ideas and technologies and; increase competitiveness of firms.
Funding Arrangements; Funding for up to 50 per cent of salary costs, to a maximum of $50,000, will be provided. Placements can be for a period of 2 to 12 months. To date there is no 'Close of Application date', however researchers are advised to check with Enterprise Connect prior to submitting an apllication. For more information please visit the Enterprise Connect website or phone 131 791
Funding is available for general charitable purposes as well as for the following specific purposes: medical research projects and/or equipment or instruments of a capital nature, projects assisting persons living in rural/regional Victoria.
Annual Disbursement of $100,000.
Please note the application processes have now changed. Expressions of interest are due on the 31st July. Full applications from invited applications are due on the 11th September 2010.
Everyday Technologies for Alzheimer Care (ETAC) Research Grants 2010
13/10/2009
Everyday Technologies for Alzheimer Care (ETAC) Research Grants 2010
Everyday Technologies for Alzheimer Care (ETAC) is a cooperative research funding initiative sponsored by the Alzheimers Association and Intel Corportion. ETAC seeks proposals on personalized diagnostics, preventive tools and interventions for adults coping with the spectrum of cognitive aging and neurodegenerative disease, particulary Alzheimers disease.
The Assocation anticipates funding 4 awards under this program. Each total award is limited to $200,00 (direct and indirect costs) for up to three years. Requests in any given year may not exceed $90,000 (direct and indirect costs).
Letters of intent by 1 December 2009, Full Application by 7 January 2010
Funding Category:
3
Cat. Description: International Major Scheme Type: Other
Granting Body Closing Date: 07/01/2010
26/01/2010 8 weeks
National Institute of General Medical Sciences/NIH/DHHS
Evolution of Infectious Diseases (R01)
27/07/2009
Evolution of Infectious Diseases (R01)
The sponsor provides support for research on the evolutionary principles that underlie the emergence, spread, and containment of infectious disease. An explicit goal is to stimulate interdisciplinary research between (a) quantitative and computational sciences and (b) experimental, clinical, or field studies. Areas of particular interest include the evolution of pathogens, evolutionary dynamics of host-pathogen systems, and the consequences of intervention strategies. The focus of this program is limited to discovery of fundamental biological principles rather than to detailed knowledge or treatment of specific diseases.
NIH Deadlines: 5th Oct 2009, 5th Feb 2010, 5th June 2010, 5th Oct 2010.
Funding Category:
3
Cat. Description: International Major Scheme Type: Other
Granting Body Closing Date: 05/02/2010
26/05/2010 25 weeks 1 day
National Institute of General Medical Sciences/NIH/DHHS
Evolution of Infectious Diseases (R01)
27/07/2009
Evolution of Infectious Diseases (R01)
The sponsor provides support for research on the evolutionary principles that underlie the emergence, spread, and containment of infectious disease. An explicit goal is to stimulate interdisciplinary research between (a) quantitative and computational sciences and (b) experimental, clinical, or field studies. Areas of particular interest include the evolution of pathogens, evolutionary dynamics of host-pathogen systems, and the consequences of intervention strategies. The focus of this program is limited to discovery of fundamental biological principles rather than to detailed knowledge or treatment of specific diseases.
NIH Deadlines: 5th Oct 2009, 5th Feb 2010, 5th June 2010, 5th Oct 2010.
Funding Category:
3
Cat. Description: International Major Scheme Type: Other
Granting Body Closing Date: 05/06/2010
25/09/2010 42 weeks 4 days
National Institute of General Medical Sciences/NIH/DHHS
Evolution of Infectious Diseases (R01)
27/07/2009
Evolution of Infectious Diseases (R01)
The sponsor provides support for research on the evolutionary principles that underlie the emergence, spread, and containment of infectious disease. An explicit goal is to stimulate interdisciplinary research between (a) quantitative and computational sciences and (b) experimental, clinical, or field studies. Areas of particular interest include the evolution of pathogens, evolutionary dynamics of host-pathogen systems, and the consequences of intervention strategies. The focus of this program is limited to discovery of fundamental biological principles rather than to detailed knowledge or treatment of specific diseases.
NIH Deadlines: 5th Oct 2009, 5th Feb 2010, 5th June 2010, 5th Oct 2010.
Funding Category:
3
Cat. Description: International Major Scheme Type: Other
Granting Body Closing Date: 05/10/2010
31/12/9999 Year Round
Consumer Utilities Advocacy Centre (CUAC)
Executive Office's Grants Program
19/10/2009
Executive Office's Grants Program
The EO Grants Program was created to support consumer input into regulatory decisions when the timelines for public consultation do not permit applications to the Public Grants Program. Grants are approved by the CUAC Executive Officer, and capped at $8,000.
Sponsor's objectives are: To provide a voice for Victorian utility consumers in the policy and regulatory debate; To increase the capacity of consumers and consumer advocates to influence the policy and regulatory debate, particularly on issues affecting low-income, disadvantaged and rural consumers; To research and fund research into consumer utility issues, with a particular focus on low-income, disadvantaged and rural consumers, and to disseminate that knowledge as widely as possible; and To monitor consumer utilities issues, particularly those affecting low-income, disadvantaged and rural consumers.
Participating institutes of the National Institutes of Health provide support to encourage exploratory and developmental research projects by providing support for the early and conceptual stages of these projects.
The NIH seeks to foster the introduction of novel scientific ideas, model systems, tools, agents, targets, and technologies that have the potential to substantially advance biomedical research. Applications should be exploratory and novel. These studies should break new ground or extend previous discoveries toward new directions or applications.
The applicant may request a project period of up to two years with a combined budget for direct costs of up US$275,000 for the two year period. Normally, no more than US$200,000 may be requested in any single year.
Funding Category:
3
Cat. Description: International Major Scheme Type: Other
Granting Body Closing Date: 31/12/9999
05/01/2010 5 weeks
Hong Kong Baptist University
Fellowship Program
27/11/2009
Fellowship Program
The Hong Kong Baptist University is now inviting applications/nominations for University Fellowships. The aim of the program is to strengthen and enhance research and teaching within the Institution and foster research collaboration among local and overseas scholars. Fellows are expected to engage in research and other scholarly activities, jointly with colleagues members of the University if possible, and to conduct public lectures in their areas of specialisation.
Under the program, a maximum of six fellows will be invited to the University each year from Arts, Business/Economics, Chinese Medicine, Communication, Science and Social Sciences. Fellowships are for one semester and include: a stipend of HK$25,000, economy class airfares, short-term medical insurance, and university housing.
Tenure of the Fellowship is from three to five months within a semester (1st Semester: Sept to mid-January; 2nd Semester: mid-January to June).
Funding Category:
3
Cat. Description: International Major Scheme Type: Other
Granting Body Closing Date: 15/01/2010
05/01/2010 5 weeks
Smithsonian Institution
Fellowship Program - Graduate Student Fellowships 2010
13/11/2009
Fellowship Program - Graduate Student Fellowships 2010
The Smithsonian Institution encourages access to its research staff, collections, and reference materials by visiting scholars, scientists, and students.
The Institution offers in-residence appointments for research and study using its facilities, with the advice and guidance of its staff members.
These appointments enable qualified persons to make use of Smithsonian resources in pursuing studies related to research interests of the Institution and its staff. Appointments vary in duration, and many carry financial support.
Fellowship Program - Postdoctoral Fellowships 2010
13/11/2009
Fellowship Program - Postdoctoral Fellowships 2010
The Smithsonian Institution encourages access to its research staff, collections, and reference materials by visiting scholars, scientists, and students.
The Institution offers in-residence appointments for research and study using its facilities, with the advice and guidance of its staff members.
These appointments enable qualified persons to make use of Smithsonian resources in pursuing studies related to research interests of the Institution and its staff. Appointments vary in duration, and many carry financial support.
The Smithsonian Institution encourages access to its research staff, collections, and reference materials by visiting scholars, scientists, and students.
The Institution offers in-residence appointments for research and study using its facilities, with the advice and guidance of its staff members.
These appointments enable qualified persons to make use of Smithsonian resources in pursuing studies related to research interests of the Institution and its staff. Appointments vary in duration, and many carry financial support.
The Australian Learning and Teaching Council (formerly The Carrick Institute)
Fellowship Scheme 2010
13/11/2009
Fellowship Scheme 2010
The aim of the Carrick Fellowship Scheme is to advance learning and teaching in higher education by supporting leading educators to undertake strategic, high profile fellowship activities in areas that support the Mission of the Institute. Fellows are expected to develop a program that explores and addresses a significant educational issue; develop their personal skills and profile and to be ongoing advocates for excellence in learning and teaching. The fellowships will involve collaborative activities and the building of national and international partnerships.
There are two programs in the Carrick Fellowship Scheme: Senior Fellowships and Associate Fellowships.
Note: Applications will be processed by the Centre for the Advancement of Learning and Teaching (CALT). CALT weblink: http://www.calt.monash.edu.au/
Fellowships provide support for highly qualified candidates at the post-PhD or post-health professional degree stages to add to their experience by engaging in health research either in Canada or abroad.
The program is open to both Canadians and citizens of other countries. A candidate must hold, or be completing a PhD or a health professional degree (or equivalent).
The objectives of the Foundation are: to support and encourage research, education and recording of all aspects of Australia's natural environment, to build capacity in local communities to effect long-term beneficial change in the natural environment.
The Foundation has funded projects ranging from supporting local communities to maintain or restore habitat; to the production of education kits; and the publication and widespread dissemination of research information essential to species preservation.
December grant round: closing date is 17th December, closing date for pre-approvals is 10th December. Please note changes to guidelines concerning academic applications. Before submitting an application, please call or email the Executive Officer for pre-approval. 03 5472 1316 beth@nwf.org.au
The purpose of this award is to recognise distinguished contributions in any area of Australian research in microbiology by scientists in a formative stage of their career, rather than to reward senior scientists for a lifetime of achievement.
The primary objective of the worldwide Scholar-in-Residence Program is to bring scholars and professionals from abroad to the campuses of U.S. colleges that infrequently or never host visiting scholars, thereby expanding the contact their students and faculty have with people of other cultures.
The Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence Program seeks to: Significantly internationalise a host institution's campus and curriculum; Involve colleges and university that serve student populations underrepresented in international exchange programs, including minority students - and provide foreign scholars opportunities to participate in educational and cultural programs in the United States and return home to share their experiences.
Unlike the Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program, there is no formal process for applying to participate in the SIR Program. If you are interested in becoming a Scholar-in-Residence, you can submit your curriculum vitae along with a Statement of Interest, to the Fulbright Commissions or U.S. Embassy abroad in your home country.
Applications and further information is available at Council for International Exchange of Scholars (CIES) website.
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The University of Queensland invites applications for a limited number of Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in 2008, to be awarded to persons wishing to conduct full-time research at the University in any of its disciplines.
There are a range of other funding opportunities and rebates for sustainability initiatives that may be more suitable for some potential applicants. These funding programs have separate application processes. Sustainability Victoria Funding - Solar in Schools, Funding and rebates for photovoltaics in schools; Sustainability Victoria - Various grants and funding opportunities such as the Renewable Energy Support Fund, Infrastructure funding, Litter grants, Resource Smart Business, Public Place Recycling Grants, Solar hot water, gas hot water rebates - Rebates for householders. Other Funding; Smart Water Fund - Funding for water saving initiatives for councils, and communities and business; GrantsLink - Funding opportunities for individuals, businesses and communities all in one place; Creating Better Places - Urban improvement grants for Councils.
Please submit two copies of your completed and signed application, unbound and printed double-sided along with the Monash Research Office Cover Sheet. All accompanying or loose documents must be clearly marked with the project name.
The Reichstein Foundation funds projects which effect structural change to redress the disadvantage experienced by particular communities. Reichstein Foundation is not a charity but a philanthropic foundation committed to social change. Social change philanthropy supports people to work towards environmental sustainability, peace, justice, equality and democratic participation. The Foundation works in partnership with community organisations and other donors to improve, maintain or restore human rights and social justice.
Currently, the Foundation's grantmaking priorities are: Indigenous People, People with a Disability, Newly Arrived Communities. There are also some social justice issues that deserve particular attention. They are: Human rights, Justice and correction issues, The environment, the western metropolitan region of Melbourne, in recognition of Lance Reichstein's involvement in the region.
There are no closing dates. Applications take approximately 4 months to process. There is no minimum or maximum amount or length of time that groups can seek funding for. However, where the amount sought is more than $20,000 you are encouraged to apply to other sources as well as the Reichstein Foundation.
The Future Summit Leadership Awards are awarded as part of the "Future Summit", an initiative of Australian Davos Connection (http://www.ausdavos.org/). Nomination forms for the Future Summit Leadership Awards 2010 are now available. Awards are offered each year to recognise outstanding new-generation leaders for their achievements and to contribute to a vision for Australia's future.
Closing date for nominations are yet to be finalised but are expected to be in March 2010. An official call for nominations will be announced in Jan 2010. For further information go to the Future Summit webpage or contact Leadership Development on 9902-9917 or senior.leadership@adm.monash.edu.au
Gambling Research Australia (GRA) Research Program
30/10/2009
Gambling Research Australia (GRA) Research Program
The GRA research program underwent an internal review in late 2006. GRA agreed that some projects from the original 2004-08 Research Plan (the Plan) will not be progressed and will be replaced with projects of more relevance to the gambling issues facing governments today.
All GRA research is based on the six priority areas nominated by the Ministerial Council on Gambling. These are: National approach to definitions of problem gambling and consistent data collection; Feasibility and consequences of changes to gaming machine operation such as pre-commitment of loss limits, phasing out note-acceptors, imposition of mandatory breaks in play and the impact of linked jackpots; Best approaches to early intervention and prevention to avoid problem gambling; Major study of problem gamblers, including their profile, attitudes, gambling behaviour and the impact of proposed policy measures on them; Benchmarks and on-going monitoring studies to measure the impact and effectiveness of strategies introduced to reduce the extent and impact of problem gambling, including studies of services that assist problem gamblers and how effective these services are; To research patterns of gambling and consider strategies for harm reduction in specific communities and populations, such as Indigenous, rural, remote or culturally and linguistically diverse communities, young people or older people; and any areas that the Ministerial Council on Gambling may approve from time to time.
Contacnt Gambling Research Australia Secretariat on Email: grasecretariat@justice.vic.gov.au
Applications are accepted at each funding round in the following areas: *Arts *Education *Community Wellbeing* and *Community Wellbeing International Travel Grants. The Closing Dates with Monash Research Office are: 18 Jan 2010, 17 May 2010, and the 30 Aug 2010.
Applications to Health and Medical Research Program areas will be considered only once a year, in the first round, closing 18 Jan 2010 with the Research Office and 1 Feb with the Foundation.
Applications in the areas of the Environment and Conservation and Science will be considered once a year in the second round, which closes 17 May 2010 with the Research Office and 1 June 2010 with the Foundation.
Applications are accepted at each funding round in the following areas: *Arts *Education *Community Wellbeing* and *Community Wellbeing International Travel Grants. The Closing Dates with Monash Research Office are: 18 Jan 2010, 17 May 2010, and the 30 Aug 2010.
Applications to Health and Medical Research Program areas will be considered only once a year, in the first round, closing 18 Jan 2010 with the Research Office and 1 Feb with the Foundation.
Applications in the areas of the Environment and Conservation and Science will be considered once a year in the second round, which closes 17 May 2010 with the Research Office and 1 June 2010 with the Foundation.
Applications are accepted at each funding round in the following areas: *Arts *Education *Community Wellbeing* and *Community Wellbeing International Travel Grants. The Closing Dates with Monash Research Office are: 18 Jan 2010, 17 May 2010, and the 30 Aug 2010.
Applications to Health and Medical Research Program areas will be considered only once a year, in the first round, closing 18 Jan 2010 with the Research Office and 1 Feb with the Foundation.
Applications in the areas of the Environment and Conservation and Science will be considered once a year in the second round, which closes 17 May 2010 with the Research Office and 1 June 2010 with the Foundation.
Support is offered for study tours, and attendance at conferences, seminars, workshops and short courses. Wherever possible, overseas travel applications should be built into specific Dairy Australia-funded projects within the Farm Productivity and Delivery, and Valur Chain Innovation Groups.
For more information contact Dairy Australia at: research@dairyaustralia.com.au
Funding Category:
1 ACGR Portfolio: Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Major Scheme Type: Other
Granting Body Closing Date: 31/12/9999
05/12/2009 4 days
National Geographic Society
Genographic Legacy Fund Grants
28/09/2009
Genographic Legacy Fund Grants
The National Geographic Society provides funds under this project on a semi-annual basis for community-driven projects directly preserving or revitalizing indigenous or traditional culture.
The Genographic Project was designed to include a distinct legacy component—an important element that will indirectly reciprocate the invaluable contribution made to the project by participating and non-participating indigenous and traditional communities around the world. The Genographic Legacy Fund (GLF), through the extension of grants, aims to empower indigenous and traditional peoples by supporting locally-led efforts that can also raise global awareness about the cultural loss indigenous and traditional communities face.
Funded projects have included documenting a traditional language, oral history, or ceremony; creating culturally-specific educational materials and programs; establishing a local museum or archive; inter-generational knowledge sharing; and preserving significant sites and artifacts.
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation provides support for its Global Health programs. Support is provided to tax-exempt, non-profit organizations. Global Health - Funding areas include: Diarrhea and Enteric Diseases; HIV/AIDS; Malaria; Maternal, Newborn, & Child Health; Neglected Diseases; Nutrition; Pneumonia & Flu; Polio; Tuberculosis; and Vaccine-Preventable Diseases.
The Gates Foundation supports the Grand Challenges in Global Health initiative, which funds research on scientific problems that, if solved, could lead to advances against multiple diseases.
Interested reseachers need to submit a Letter Of Interest (LOI). If your project aligns with the Foundations and Global Health Programs scope and strategy, please read the information on 'How to Apply for a Global Health Grant' for further application details.
Fellowships for Graduate Studies are available to students from abroad. The Fellowship includes a monthly stipend ranging from $750 (for M.Sc. students) to $1000 (for Ph.D. students) and one return ticket (tourist class) from their home town to Israel and back. Payments are made in Israeli Shekels and linked to the representative rate of exchange Graduate fellowships are granted initially for one semester or one year with the possibility of extension, for the duration of degree requirements, subject to the necessary recommendations.
New South Wales Government - Department of Environment, Climate Chnage and Water.
Grant and Funding Opportunities - Various
09/10/2009
Grant and Funding Opportunities - Various
The NSW has committed over one billion dollars for the environment in NSW Budget 2009-10. DECC administers a number of funding programs and initiatives as well as being the recipient of funding for specific projects.
Examples of funding opportunities include - the Savings Funds, the Climate Action Grant Program and some funding from the Environmental Trust. The Climate Change Fund supports the NSW Green Business Program and the Residential Rebate Program to help people make their homes more water and energy efficient, the The City & Country Environment Restoration Program is a suite of environmental initiatives that provides grants for projects such as urban sustainability and waste minimisation (through the Environmental Trust), in addition to grants provided for farmer exit assistance, sustainable farming and offset actions under the Native Vegetation Assistance Package.
For more information on granting opportunities or eligibility criteria please contact the DECCW by emailing info@environment.nsw.gov.au
The Macquarie Group Foundation focuses its resources in six core areas - the arts, education, environment, health care, health research and welfare. We are also committed to projects specifically aimed at supporting indigenous communities.
The Foundation's funding criteria is flexible and open. We welcome applications from a diverse range of community organisations that are working in innovative ways to provide long-term benefits. Funding levels are flexible and are dictated by the needs of the organisation and funding availability. Each application is assessed on its individual merit.
Applications are accepted throughout the year, however please allow a turnaround time of approximately six months. Applications will be acknowledged in writing within one month of receipt.
The sponsor's primary funding interests include: relieving suffering among children who are sick, handicapped, injured, disfigured, orphaned or otherwise vulnerable, through programs of direct service or medical research.
The Trustees have determined that the Foundation will strive to identify and support initiatives that can make a lasting, significant and positive impact on the well-being of the Victorian community. The Foundation will support innovation in practice; strengthening the ability of not-for-profit bodies to deliver effective services to the community; and building knowledge within the not-for-profit sector and the wider community.
The Trustees have determined that the Foundation will strive to identify and support initiatives that can make a lasting, significant and positive impact on the well-being of the Victorian community. The Foundation will support innovation in practice; strengthening the ability of not-for-profit bodies to deliver effective services to the community; and building knowledge within the not-for-profit sector and the wider community.
The Trustees have determined that the Foundation will strive to identify and support initiatives that can make a lasting, significant and positive impact on the well-being of the Victorian community. The Foundation will support innovation in practice; strengthening the ability of not-for-profit bodies to deliver effective services to the community; and building knowledge within the not-for-profit sector and the wider community.
The Trustees have determined that the Foundation will strive to identify and support initiatives that can make a lasting, significant and positive impact on the well-being of the Victorian community. The Foundation will support innovation in practice; strengthening the ability of not-for-profit bodies to deliver effective services to the community; and building knowledge within the not-for-profit sector and the wider community.
The Trustees have determined that the Foundation will strive to identify and support initiatives that can make a lasting, significant and positive impact on the well-being of the Victorian community. The Foundation will support innovation in practice; strengthening the ability of not-for-profit bodies to deliver effective services to the community; and building knowledge within the not-for-profit sector and the wider community.
Each year grants of over $5 million are now given to a wide spectrum of Victorian charities. The Helen Macpherson Smith Trust has eight program areas to which it makes grants; Aged Persons Care and Support, Arts, Culture and Heritage, Community Support, Disabled Care and Support, Education, Employment and Vocational Training, Environment, Health and Medical Research.
The Helen MacPherson Smith Trust have now imposed application limits. Universities can submit a maximum of two applications in total, across the University. The HMST has agreed to assist the Monash Research Office with the preliminary selection process. All Monash applications MUST be sent through the MRO. Researchers interested in applying need to submit a signed MRO Cover-Sheet, and Full Application along with the HMST Summary Form (available from the HMST website) to the MRO. Summary forms will then be forwarded onto the HMST who will advise the MRO which two applications are most likely to received funding (this does not guarantee funding). The MRO will then forward onto the HMST the Full Applications for these short-listed projects.
The process for the Jan 2010 round will proceed according to the dates below. 11 Jan 2009 - All interested Monash researchers submit MRO cover sheet, full application and HMST summary forms to MRO. (summary forms available from HMST website) MRO sends summary forms ONLY to HMST. HMST advise MRO which 2 Monash applications they are most interested in (20 Jan). MRO sends advice to Monash researchers and the 2 selected for final submission may make any last adjustments to their applications. The 2 Monash researchers submit their final applications (if changes have been made) to MRO for signature (27 Jan). MRO sends 2 applications via Express Post to arrive at HMST by 31 Jan 2010.
Department of the Environment and Water Resources and the Arts
Grants and Funding
24/10/2008
Grants and Funding
The Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts was established on 3 December 2007 and is respobsible for the management of a wide range of areas including; Environment protection and conservation of biodiversity; Air quality; National fuel quality standards; Land contamination; Meteorology; Administration of the Australian Antarctic Territory, and the Territory of Heard Island and McDonald Islands; Natural, built and movable cultural heritage; Environmental research; Water policy and resources; Cultural affairs, including support for the arts; Ionospheric prediction; Renewable energy programs; Energy efficiency; Greenhouse gas abatement programs; Community and household climate action.
The Department offers a wide range of grant, funding and tender opportunites which cover the areas of Environment, the Arts and Research. For more details on the funding opportunities offered please visit the Departments website.
For over a century, National Geographic has supported the efforts of enterprising grantees and groundbreaking explorers. From the excavation of Machu Picchu and the discovery of the Titanic to the endowment of the next generation of explorers, National Geographics programs support critical scientific research, geographic exploration, and environmental and cultural conservation worldwide.
The National Geographic Society has a wide range of funding opportunities available, and new and exciting projects are offered each year. Please visit the NGS website for further information.
Grants for African Networking in Mathematical Sciences
19/10/2009
Grants for African Networking in Mathematical Sciences
The African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) is an educational centre in Cape Town, South Africa. The goals of AIMS are: To promote mathematics and science in Africa; To recruit and train talented students and teachers; To build capacity for African initiatives in education, research, and technology.
The sponsor is inviting funding applications from individuals or African Institutions for the purposes of networking research activities and the strengthening of links in mathematical sciences in Africa. The sponsor especially encourages African PhD students and postdoctoral researchers working overseas to apply for Victor Rothschild fellowships to help them establish contacts with African scientists, students and teachers across the continent.
The proposal should include the applicants curriculum vitae, a description and motivation of the proposed activity (e.g. if a visit to AIMS is to be sponsored, applicants must indicate with whom, when and under which programme they envisage collaboration), the expected outcome(s) and an estimate of the costs involved. Applicants must also include two reference letters from referees that are familiar with their work. The referees can either email us directly with the reference letter or give it to the applicant in a sealed envelope, signed on the back over the seal. For more information please direct all enquires to the AIMS adminstration officer on info@aims.ac.za
The National Geographic Society awards grants for scientific field research and exploration through its Committee for Research and Exploration. All proposed projects must have both a geographical dimension and relevance to other scientific fields and be of broad scientific interest. Applications are generally limited to the following disciplines: anthropology, archaeology, astronomy, biology, botany, geography, geology, oceanography, paleontology, and zoology. In addition the committee is emphasizing multidisciplinary projects that address environmental issues (e.g., loss of biodiversity and habitat, effects of human-population pressures).
Applicants are expected to have advanced degrees (Ph.D. or equivalent) and be associated with an educational organization or institution.
Grant amounts vary greatly, most range from U.S. $15,000 to $20,000. Committee grants tend to act as seed money and are given for one year's research.
The Horowitz foundation for Social Policy was established to support the advancement of research and understanding in the major fields of the social sciences: specifically, the fields of psychology, anthropology, sociology, economics, urban affairs, area studies, political science, and other disciplines. The Foundation aims to achieve its objectives through direct assistance to individual scholars who require small grants to further their resech with emphasis on policy-oriented studies.
The Horowitz Foundation provides six special awards that may be granted for certain projects. These carry an additional stipend beyond the customary amounts of a grant. The six areas of awards. For details please visit the Horowitz Foundation's website.
The Horowitz Foundation, as of the 2008 distribution, approves approximately ten grants each year, in amounts ranging from $3,000 to $5,000 per grant. It also will be making large-scale grants to universities and programs directly. These go into operation in 2009 grants - for amounts ranging from $10,000 to $100,000 per/award.
The Ford Foundation is a resource for innovative people and institutions worldwide. Our goals are to: Strengthen democratic values, Reduce poverty and injustice, Promote international cooperation and Advance human achievement.
Supports the areas of: 1. Asset Building and Community Development; 2. Knowledge, Creativity and Freedom; 3. Peace and Social Justice
The sponsor seeks to improve the health of children through research that offers substantial promise for meaningful advances in the prevention and treatment of children's diseases.
The Fund's median award is $230,000, with the majority between $150,000-$300,000. The Fund will participate in the payment of indirect costs up to an amount of seven percent of the yearly Grant budget excluding equipment allocations.
Funding Category:
3
Cat. Description: International Major Scheme Type: Other
Granting Body Closing Date: 31/12/9999
08/01/2010 5 weeks 3 days
Victorian Women's Trust
Grants Program 2009-2010
13/10/2009
Grants Program 2009-2010
The Victorian Women's Trust's granting program supports women in powerful and direct ways and is central to improving the status of women in Victoria. Funded projects focus on activities that address discrimination and disadvantage faced by women living in Victoria. Applications for the 2008 Grants Program clsoed in December 2007. The main areas of concern include: the continued threat of violence and harassment experienced by women, the difficulties women face in the workplace, the systematic devaluing of women'sunpaid work, the under-representation of women in decision making processes, the number of women marginalised by poverty.
For any queries about the VWBT's funding round please email; women@vwt.org.au
The Jack Brockhoff Foundation considers supporting organisations and agencies, based in Victoria, in the provision of services and programs within the following Priority Funding Areas are: Disabilities (including designated ‘Special Schools'): Medical Research, Hospitals and Medical Services; Community Support and Development; Aged and Infirm - Care and or Support; Youth.
The Foundation considers supporting pilot studies, or provides seeding grants, for projects in Victoria that aim to achieve considerable community benefit and have a strategic impact in a selected area of need.
Please see the link to the synopsis for grant application guidelines, priority areas and other details about applying.
Application are invited for the Grimwade Prize in Industrail Chemistry from Undergraduates or Graduates of the University of Melbourne, or from graduates of other tertiary institutions. Applicants must have spent a peroid not fewer then two semesters in study or research in a laboratory of the University of Melbourne at some stage of their career. A candidate for the prize should submit 3 copies of an original thesis or paper, within the past five years, in connection with some branch of industrial chemistry. The subject of the investigation must be approved by the Uni of Melbourne Faculty of Science.
Eligible candidates consist of undergraduates, graduates of the University of Melbourne and graduates from other tertiary institution whose degrees are recognised by the Faculty of Science. Candidates must have spent no fewer than two semesters in study or research in a laboratory or laboratories of the University of Melbourne, at some stage of their career.
For more infomration please contact the University of Melbourne Science Faculty Office, Kevin Kirk, Telephone No. 8344 7647
Provides assistance to the socially disadvantaged through grants to charitable organisations that assist persons living in Victoria and/or regional/rural Australia. Areas of interest include: education programs (particularly for the socially disadvantaged) homeless programs, community development, employment programs, children/youth, aged/elderly, education programs, hospitals, general community benefit, health, drugs and addiction, disability and indigenous youth projects.
Grants will only be provided to charitable organisations that assist persons living in Victoria and/or regional/rural Australia. An organisation may only receive one grant in any twelve month period.
New Closing dates and application processes apply so please assure you thoroughly read the guidelines before applying. Expressions fo interest are due 1st April 2010, full applications are due 7th May.
Provides assistance to the socially disadvantaged through grants to charitable organisations that assist persons living in Victoria and/or regional/rural Australia. Areas of interest include: education programs (particularly for the socially disadvantaged) homeless programs, community development, employment programs, children/youth, aged/elderly, education programs, hospitals, general community benefit, health, drugs and addiction, disability and indigenous youth projects.
Grants will only be provided to charitable organisations that assist persons living in Victoria and/or regional/rural Australia. An organisation may only receive one grant in any twelve month period.
New Closing dates and application processes apply so please assure you thoroughly read the guidelines before applying. Expressions of interest are due 2nd Oct 2010, full applications are due 6th November
Group Demonstration Awards are intended to enable individual producers/industry players with common interests and problems to form an association with other individuals with similar interests in order to address issues associated with on-farm production or key industry issues. Through the groups' program, industry producers/players are able to apply for funding in order to conduct research experiments, , trial new technologies, conduct practical demonstrations or provide personal development experiences to assist the group to perform more effectively.
APL defines a group as any association of pork industry members who meet for the common purpose of developing their businesses through information sharing, forming alliances for production or training, or accessing new technologies and professional services. The budget for each of these awards is in the order of $10,000. A demonstrated financial commitment from the group towards the operational costs of the project will be viewed favourably.
Funding Category:
1 ACGR Portfolio: Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Major Scheme Type: Other
Granting Body Closing Date: 01/12/2009
01/12/2009 Due TODAY
Gruber Foundation
Gruber Foundation Prizes - 2010
14/09/2009
Gruber Foundation Prizes - 2010
The Peter and Patricia Gruber Foundation honours and encourages educational excellence, social justice and scientific achievements that better the human condition. The International Prize Program honors contemporary individuals in the fields of Cosmology, Genetics, Neuroscience, Justice and Womens Rights, whose groundbreaking work provides new models that inspire and enable fundamental shifts in knowledge and culture.
Grants from the Trust may be used to support the purchase of equipment and instruments for the purposes of medical research in all aspects of medicine or medical research into surgery.
Organisations must have an office in the State of Victoria to be eligible to apply.
Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center - Fellowships - 2010-2011
13/11/2009
Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center - Fellowships - 2010-2011
About 50 fellowships are awarded annually by the Ransom Center to support scholarly research projects in all areas of the humanities. Priority is given to proposals that concentrate on the center's collections.
The fellowships range from one month to two to four months, with stipends of $3,000 per month. Also available are $1,200 to $1,700 travel stipends and dissertation fellowships with a $1,500 stipend.
Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (RNAAS)
Heineken Prizes
24/10/2008
Heineken Prizes
The Heineken Prizes are international prizes awarded biannually to five internationally renowned scientists and one highly talented Dutch visual artist for their great merits to science, Dutch art and society.
The scientific Heineken Prizes recognise and reward unique achievement in the fields of biochemistry and biophysics, medicine, environmental sciences, history and cognitive science. The sixth Heineken Prize, the Heineken Prize for Art, is awarded every two years to an artist living and working in the Netherlands.
Perpetual Trustees Australia Ltd: Philanthropic Foundations
Helen Lempriere National Sculpture Award
24/10/2008
Helen Lempriere National Sculpture Award
The Helen Lempriere National Sculpture Award is managed by Perpetual Trustees.
As Australia's richest annual prize for sculptors in Australia, the Helen Lempriere National Sculpture Award fosters and promotes contemporary Australian sculpture. Launched in 2000, the Helen Lempriere Award has introduced a renewed vigour in the contemporary Australian sculpture scene. Following the call for submissions, the annual exhibition of finalists' works sparks essential discourse on sculpture and its meaning in the Australian cultural community. In addition to this vital dialogue, the Award presents a total of $150,000 to Australian sculptors - fundamental funds that help to cultivate the vitality of this art form.
The Sculpture prize is made up of seven awards totalling $145,000. Artists are invited to submit a sculpture in competition for the annual Award. The winner will receive $95,000 in cash and professional development to further their education and skill in sculpture. The winning artist's sculpture will become part of the Lempriere Collection and will be permanently sited at Parks Victoria's Werribee Park. More information is available from http://www.lempriereaward.com.au/
For Application Details and 'Calls for Submission' please call either Helen Lempriere or Perpetual Trustees directly or visit the Helem Lempriere National Sculpture website for more details (http://www.lempriere.perpetual.com.au/about_default.asp)
The Mathematical Sciences Department of the IBM Thomas J. Watson Research Center invites applications for its Herman Goldstine Fellowship for postdoctoral research in mathematical and computer sciences. This fellowship provides scientists of outstanding ability an opportunity to advance their scholarship as resident department members at the research center. The program is organized for research in pure and applied mathematics and in theoretical and exploratory computer science. Each candidate must have a doctorate and not more than five years of postdoctoral professional experience when the fellowship commences.
One fellowship will be awarded. Candidates must have received a Ph.D. degree after September 2005 or should expect to receive one before the fellowship commences in the second half of 2010 (usually in September). The fellowship has a period of one year, and may be extended another year by mutual agreement. The stipend is expected to be between US$95,000 and US$115,000, depending on the area and length of experience. An additional allowance for moving expenses will be provided.
Applications will be accepted between October 26, 2009 and January 6, 2010 via e-mail only. For proper and timely handling of your application, it is essential that you carefully follow the submission instructions available from the website. Applicants are also responsible for arranging for three or more letters of recommendation, including one from the thesis advisor. The letters must be Emailed to goldpost@watson.ibm.com
Funding Category:
3
Cat. Description: International Major Scheme Type: Other
Granting Body Closing Date: 06/01/2010
31/12/9999 Year Round
Wenner-Gren Foundation for Anthropological Research
Historical Archives Program
24/10/2008
Historical Archives Program
This program helps preserve the history of anthropology by assisting senior scholars with archiving their personal research collections. Grants of $15,000 are awarded.
There are two purpsoes of this Scheme; 1) To assist senior scholars (or their heirs) holding unpublished research materials and personal papers of significant value for the study of the history of Anthropology, with the expenses of preparing and transferring them for archival deposit; and 2) To aid oral-history interviews with senior anthropologists.
All individuals seeking to apply for funding under the Historical Archive Program must first submit a Preliminary Inquiry to determine their eligibility. There is no fixed deadline for the Historical Archives Program. Inquiries and applications will be reviewed as they are received; however, please allow one to two months from submission of a formal application for a decision to be made.
The ASEG was established to address the decline in student enrolments in exploration geophysics which is no doubt part of the apparent worldwide declining interest in science. The overall aim of the ASEG RF is to attract high calibre students into exploration geophysics and thus ensure a future supply of talented, highly skilled, geophysicists for industry.
The ASEG RF achieves its aim by promoting research in applied geophysics specifically by providing research grants at the B.Sc.(Hons.) and M.Sc level or equivalent. The ASEG RF Committee has now decided to extend support to Ph.D. projects. The grants are paid directly to the relevant Australian University departments to cover field or laboratory expenses associated with the project. Grants are not provided as student scholarships in order to preserve the tax deductibility status of donations.
Funds will be granted in support of research projects at B.Sc.(Hons.), M.Sc. and Ph.D. level carried out in an Australian Institution. For B.Sc.(Hons.) and M.Sc. projects, annual grants of up to $5,000 will be made to the University. Additional funds beyond $5,000 could be provided in exceptional cases, at the discretion of the ASEG Research Foundation. Grants of up to $10,000 per annum will be made for Ph.D projects. The funds are to be used in support of the project, eg. for travel costs, rental of equipment, etc. See the ASEG website for complete guidelines and eligibility requirements.
The Nippon Foundation provides grants to projects run by non-profit organizations around the world in the following areas: * Maritime and Ship-related Projects; * Improvement of Basic Human Needs; * Human Resources Development; * Promotion of International Collaborative Undertakings; * Scholarships and Fellowships.
Human Resources Development; Initiatives to foster a new generation of professionals, scholars, and students with a strong potential for future leadership. We support training and educational programs designed and executed by non-profit organizations and institutions of higher education. Our intention is to promote the formulation of an international network of professional people with shared goals and concerns.
There is no application deadline as such, and applications can be received throughout the year. However, since the screening procedures may take as long as five months, it is strongly recommended that applications be submitted at least half a year before the planned start of the project, or whenever the funding will be needed.
Rather than inviting applications from a broad section of the public, the Foundation will each year identify potential candidates for grants in the Foundation's nominated priority area.
The Foundation's current priority area of focus is Projects focussed on the health risks for young people arising out of obesity, such as diabetes, and other related health issues.
Although organisations should no longer apply to the Foundation for a grant, if an organisation has a project which relates to the Foundation's current priority area, it may register a request to be considered by the Foundation by lodging a Project Notification. Further details are on the website. Please submit your application through the Monash Research Office.
Any Project Notification received by the Foundation will be considered at the Foundation's Board meetings held in October 2007 and April 2008. As such Project Notifications must be submitted for notification by 30 September 2007 and 31 March 2008 respectively. The Foundation's Board meets approximately four times per year, and accordingly a period of some months may elapse between lodgment of a Project Notification and it being selected for detailed consideration.
The Nippon Foundation provides grants to projects run by non-profit organizations around the world in the following areas: * Maritime and Ship-related Projects; * Improvement of Basic Human Needs; * Human Resources Development; * Promotion of International Collaborative Undertakings; * Scholarships and Fellowships.
The Improvement of Basic Human Needs; Initiatives to assist people throughout the world to meet their basic human needs, and to contribute to the improvement of human welfare through programs in such areas as healthcare, support of disabled persons and those who are socially vulnerable, agricultural development, population issues, community development, refugee aid, and disaster relief. Projects comprising novel ideas, approaches, and technology, as well as those that involve multilateral undertakings, such as south-south cooperation, will receive higher priority.
There is no application deadline as such, and applications can be received throughout the year. However, since the screening procedures may take as long as five months, it is strongly recommended that applications be submitted at least half a year before the planned start of the project, or whenever the funding will be needed.
The sponsor provides support for basic and clinical research related to spinal cord injury. Research projects may address all aspects of spinal cord lesions, nerve regeneration, trophic support of lesioned neurons, and functional changes induced by lesions preferentially in mammals.
Maximum sum per grant is 15000 Euro per year for an established investigator applicant, 42000 Euro per year for a postdoctoral applicant, 27000 Euro per year for a PhD applicant and 20000 Euro per year for a technician applicant.
2009-2010 Individual Research Grant Application Guidelines
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Funding Category:
3
Cat. Description: International Major Scheme Type: Other
Granting Body Closing Date: 01/12/2009
05/12/2009 4 days
Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation
Individual Research Grants 2009
28/09/2009
Individual Research Grants 2009
Individual Grants Program, the largest and most comprehensive of the CRF research initiatives, supports investigator-initiated research on a variety of fronts, including axon growth and guidance, remyelination, cellular replacement, rehabilitation and neuroprotection.
The Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation have advised via their website that due to the current economic climate they will be unable to fund Individual research grants as of the 1st December. Please contact the Foundation directly for advise/queries on future funding opportunities with this Foundation.
Funding Category:
3
Cat. Description: International Major Scheme Type: Other
Granting Body Closing Date: 15/12/2009
31/12/9999 Year Round
Australian Film Commission
Industry and Cultural Development Funding Program
19/10/2009
Industry and Cultural Development Funding Program
The Industry and Cultural Development (ICD) Division of the AFC is responsible for delivering a range of programs that contribute to the cultivation and appreciation of Australian screen culture, locally and internationally.
Events and activities funded by the ICD Funding Program include screen industry award ceremonies, film festivals and screening programs, industry conferences and seminars, publications including books and magazines, touring film festivals and interactive media events, and the professional development activities of screen development organisations.
Support is available in the form of a grant, sponsorship or loan. The form of support will be decided at the AFC's discretion following an assessment of your project and further negotiation with you. ICD provides funding through four programs and each has two funding rounds per year: New Projects Fund, Events and Activities Fund, National Touring Fund, and ICD Interactive Media Fund. Each program fund has specific aims and selection criteria against which your application will be assessed. Applicants are encouraged to contact the ICD Funding Manager before submitting an application to discuss their eligibility for a particular fund. The AFC is committed to continually reviewing, researching and evaluating the effectiveness of its programs of financial support to ensure that these programs maximise outputs to achieve the AFC's objectives. To this end the ICD Funding Program Guidelines are revised annually.
Information for Research Grants, Postgraduate and Postdoc students and Visiting Researchers.
24/10/2008
Information for Research Grants, Postgraduate and Postdoc students and Visiting Researchers.
Karolinska Institutet is one of Europe's largest medical universities. It is also Sweden's largest centre for medical training and research. The Institutes mission is to improve the health of mankind through research and education stemming from top-quality research activities. The Karolinska Istitute conducts more than 40 per cent of all academic medical research in Sweden.
Arizona State University College of Public Programs
Innovation Awards - 2010 International Awards for Innovative Practices in Higher Education
16/10/2009
Innovation Awards - 2010 International Awards for Innovative Practices in Higher Education
The University Design Consortium at Arizona State University is accepting submissions for the 2010 International Awards for Innovative Practices in Higher Education. The Consortium created these awards to honor the most innovative and successful models under way at universities throughout the world. The awards showcase higher education projects and programs in four thematic areas:
Community Engagement/Regional Development - Recognizing innovative collaboration between institutions of higher education and their larger communities, for the mutually beneficial exchange of knowledge and resources in a context of partnership and reciprocity
Internationalization - Recognizing innovative curricular joint ventures, such as study abroad; dual degree programs; institutional partnerships; international awareness; and hosting international faculty and students
Sustainability - Recognizing innovative programs and projects that meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs
Organizational Design - Recognizing innovative university reorganization/structure to meet the challenges facing our world in the 21st century
ASU encourages academic leaders, community leaders, and policy makers to submit projects and programs.
The review panel includes Rob Melnick, Executive Dean and Chief Operating Officer, Global Institute of Sustainability at Arizona State University; Jaana Puukka, Analyst in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development Programme on International Management in Higher Education; Jian Shi, Professor of English and Vice President of Sichuan University, China; and David Shulenburger, Vice President for Academic Affairs, Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, Washington, D.C.
The American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists provides a dynamic international forum for the exchange of knowledge among scientists to enhance their contributions to health. They offer timely scientific programs, ongoing education, opportunities for networking, and professional development.
AAPS and Genentech are pleased to announce the Innovation in Biotechnology Award to be presented at the 2010 AAPS National Biotechnology Conference, May 16 -19, in San Francisco, California. The award is intended to recognize and promote the achievements of individuals that demonstrate innovation in the area of Biotechnology. The award is open to individuals who submit an abstract to the 2010 AAPS National Biotechnology Conference. Applicants do not need to be a member of AAPS.
Funding Category:
3
Cat. Description: International Major Scheme Type: Other
Granting Body Closing Date: 15/01/2010
21/11/2009 Past Deadline
Berthold Leibinger Stiftung
Innovationspreis 2010 Nominations
30/10/2009
Innovationspreis 2010 Nominations
The Berthold Leibinger Innovationspreis honors scientists and developers who make advancements in the field of laser technology. Since 2000, the Berthold Leibinger Stiftung has given the award every two years for excellent research and development work on the application or generation of laser light. It is one of the highest remunerated international innovation prizes for laser technology. Three prizes are handed out with a total of € 60,000, none of it earmarked for a specific purpose. First Prize: € 30,000 Second Prize: € 20,000 Third Prize: € 10,000
The application may be submitted in German or English by post or electronically. Both individual applications or well-founded recommendations are allowed.
Funding Category:
3
Cat. Description: International Major Scheme Type: Other
Granting Body Closing Date: 01/12/2009
20/11/2009 Past Deadline
Alcohol Education & Rehabilitation Foundation
Innovative Grants
13/10/2009
Innovative Grants
AER is a not-for-profit company established in 2001 with a mandate to change the way we drink. AER endeavours to: Prevent alcohol and other licit substance abuse, including petrol sniffing, particularly among vulnerable population groups such as indigenous Australians and youth; Support evidence-based alcohol and other licit substance abuse, treatment, rehabilitation, research and prevention programs; Promote community education encouraging responsible consumption of alcohol and highlighting the dangers of licit substance abuse.
Submissions are invited from organisations seeking funding for projects which introduce distinctly new initiatives to the sector. Projects must have the potential, if successful, of continuing into the future, with funding and the full commitment of the organisation. The maximum grant value is $20,000 plus GST.
Should you have any queries regarding AER funding, please contact Pat Ebeling via phone 02 6122 8600 or Email pat.ebeling@aerf.com.au
Funding Category:
3
Cat. Description: International Major Scheme Type: Other
Granting Body Closing Date: 30/11/2009
05/02/2010 9 weeks 3 days
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International (JDRFI)
Innovative Grants
28/09/2009
Innovative Grants
JDRF provides seed funding for highly innovative research with potential significant impact on accelerating the mission of JDRF. The innovative research should have the potential for a change in the current paradigm or conventional wisdom or to lead to a seminal discovery or to be groundbreaking. Preliminary data is not required in the proposal but the underlying premise, goal, or hypothesis must be plausible and the proposal must be focused with a well defined goal.
